GLT_Talkin_Blues

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- More people probably know the songs written by Tony Joe White's than know the man who wrote them. In the late 60. White went to #2 on the Top 40 charts with the song "Polk Salad Annie." A couple years later, Brook Benton rode White's "Rainy Night in Georgia" to fame. Along the way, he penned songs covered by Tina Turner, Elvis, Ray Charles, Etta James, and others. Since the days of "Polk Salad," White has recorded a number of critically acclaimed albums, including this years "The Shine." Among other topics, in this podcast, White talks about the early days, Polk Salad, his friendship with Tina Turner, and shares a funny story about his father. You can purchase "The Shine" at: http://www.tonyjoewhite.com -- produced by Jon Norton

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml ---- Elam McKnight is of the fiercest young blues artists making music today. McKnight fuses his blues with a punk sensibility that'll rip right through your soul. On this podcast, McKnight talks about "Zombie Nation," John Lee Hooker, and Sleepy John Estes, among others. You can purchase his new "Zombie Nation" CD at: http://bigblackhand.com/products.html -- produced by Jon Norton

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Julian Fauth is not just a talented pianist. He's also a gifted storyteller with a sound that has obvious roots in the classic piano boogie-woogie style. Yet, Fauth sounds like a breath of fresh air. Electro-Fi label head Andrew Galloway says of Fauth's songs, "they're like mini opera's". We know you'll like his music, which you can purchase at: http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm -- produced by Jon Norton

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band plays The Castle Theater in downtown Bloomington (IL) on Tuesday, May 8th. In this podcast, Shepherd talks about having a #1 Rock Record as a teenager, sitting in as a 13 year old with Bryan Lee at the Old Absinthe House Bar in New Orleans, and he talks enthusiastically about his music, which you can purchase at: http://amzn.to/JYLLW9 -- produced by Daniel Hajek

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- One of the great storytellers and songwriters of our time stopped by our studio's this summer to talk about his new album and share stories of some of the people he's bumped into over the years, including his good friend George "Harmonica" Smith. A portion of this podcast will be featured Saturday night on GLT Blues Radio during as a "best of" during out Spring Fund Drive. You can purchase Doug's new CD "Brand New Eyes" at: http://referencerecordings.com/FRESH.asp -- produced by Jon Norton

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- JW-Jones is a talented singer/songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario, with 7 CD's to his credit. On this edition of GLT's Talkin' Blues, you'll hear Jones talk about his mothers blues LP collection, winning a talent contest as a teenager, and some thoughts on appealing to a younger audience. You'll also hear plenty of songs from his critically acclaimed new CD titled "Seventh Hour", which you can purchase at: http://www.jw-jones.com/ -- produced by Klare White

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Chick Willis turned 75 when we talked with him originally a couple years ago, and he shared his life, his music and opinions, with gusto, on this edition of GLT's Talkin' Blues. On this podcast, you'll hear lots of Chick's music, you'll hear him talk about his cousin, R&B singer Chuck Willis, and Chick will talk about the devastating effects of racism. You can purchase the music of Chick Willis at: http://www.chickwillis.com/ -- produced by Jon Norton

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- To put it mildly,Janiva Magness has been through a lot in the last 12-14 months, and she put it all into her latest Alligator Records release "Stronger For It". And for the first time on CD, Magness gets writing credits, having penned three songs with producer Dave Darling. You can purchase "Stronger For It" at: http://janivamagness.com/ -- produced by Klare White

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Coco Montoya appears at The Castle Theater in Bloomington, IL on Tue March 20th. On this podcast, Montoya talks about his time with both Albert Collins and John Mayall, and he talks about songs from "The Essential Coco Montoya", which you can purchase at: http://amzn.to/z8m6Hz

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Anthony Gomes makes a return appearance to the Castle Theater in Bloomington IL this Friday night. His show will be a fundraiser for the Music is the Medicine foundation. You can purchase his "Music is the Medicine" CD at: http://bit.ly/yn5AGA

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Dave Alvin is often called the father of roots rock in America. In the early 80's, Dave and his brother Phil were the centerpiece of the seminal southern California rock/punk/rockabilly sensation The Blasters. Dave also recorded on one album with the band "X" and played in a few other side bands. On this podcast, Alvin explains how he and his brother were introduced to the blues as teenagers in the clubs of their home area of Downey CA. You can purchase Dave Alvin's latest CD "Eleven Eleven" at: http://www.davealvin.net/home.html -- produced by Danny Hajek

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Carolyn Wonderland headlined the GLT Summer Concert this past June and converted numerous Central Illinois blues atheists into believers with her scorching set. Some have called Wonderland a cross between Stevie Ray Vaughan and Janis Joplin, and even though it's meant as a compliment, it's unfair to categorize this talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With her searing vocals and gifted guitar playing, Wonderland is her own person, and her own artist. This podcast ws produced before the release of her fantastic "Peace Meal" CD, which you can purchase at: http://www.carolynwonderland.com/

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Tab Benoit recently appeared at The Castle Theater in Bloomington, IL. Jon Norton talked with Tab a week before the show. That conversation, and the music that flowed from the talk is featured on this weeks GLT Talkin' Blues podcast. You can purchase Benoit's music, including his latest CD "Medicine" at: http://www.tabbenoit.com/

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Bruce Iglauer is President & Founder of Alligator Records. Now in it's 40th year of operation, Alligator Records is considered by many to be the premier blues label in the world. On this podcast, the second of a two part series, Iglauer talks about many of the artists he has worked with and recorded since the labels inception in 1971. You can purchase "Alligator Records 40th Anniversary Collection" @: http://alligatorrecords.com/store/

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Bruce Iglauer is President & Founder of Alligator Records. Now in it's 40th year of operation, Alligator Records is considered by many to be the premier blues label in the world. On this podcast, the first of a two part series, Iglauer talks about the origin of Alligator Records, and many of the artists he has worked with and recorded since the labels inception in 1971. You can purchase "Alligator Records 40th Anniversary Collection" @: http://alligatorrecords.com/store/